Somalia: Puntland President Rejects Invitation to NCC in Mogadishu Amid Fall-Out

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Undecided on 2026 Re-Election Bid - teleSUR English

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said he has not yet decided whether he will seek re-election in 2026, emphasizing that his immediate focus remains on national security, economic reforms, and preparing Somalia for its first direct elections in decades. Speaking to Kenya’s Nation Media Group, Mohamud highlighted improvements in security in Mogadishu and recent economic growth since he returned to power in 2022. His administration plans to h…

Somalia: Puntland President Rejects Invitation to NCC in Mogadishu Amid Fall-Out

Mogadishu, Somalia -- Puntland's President, Said Abdullahi Deni, has refused to attend the upcoming National Consultative Conference [NCC] set to take place on May 1 in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.

Puntland leader warns Somalia’s govt risks losing vital international support over political infighting

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – The president of Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland state, Saeed Abdullahi Deni, has delivered a stern warning to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, urging him to cease using propaganda and take decisive action to unify the country.   Deni emphasized that Somalia cannot be governed through rhetoric alone and warned that the international community may soon lose patience with the government’s inability to bridge interna…